OCHS Girls Soccer at the Homecoming Parade

Everything You Need to Know for Homecoming This Year

OCSD

October 12, 2026

Homecoming is right around the corner for Oregon City High School, with events throughout the week of Monday, Oct. 19th, all leading up to the grand finale on Friday and Saturday: The parade, the game, the fireworks, and the dance.

Here is everything you need to know for OCHS Homecoming 2026.

SPIRIT WEEK: MONDAY, OCT. 19TH TO FRIDAY, OCT. 23RD

In the lead-up to Homecoming, OCHS's Student Council will host a Spirit Week from Oct. 19th to Oct. 23rd. The theme this year is "There's No Place Like Home... Coming!", based on The Wizard of Oz. Each day has a different theme.

Monday – Tinman

  • Shine bright by dressing in grey and silver!  

Tuesday – Straight Out of Tornado Tuesday

  • Look like you just got swept up in a twister—wear your clothes backwards, mismatched, or inside out.  

Wednesday – We Aren't In Kansas Anymore

  • Break out your best country gear, boots, and denim.  

Thursday – Welcome to Oz (Class Colors): Show off your class pride! 

  • Freshmen: Orange 

  • Sophomores: Purple

  • Juniors: Yellow 

  • Seniors: Green 

  • Staff: Brown 

Friday – No Place Like Homecoming 

  • Go all-out in red and white for a complete spirit-out!  

HOMECOMING PARADE: FRIDAY OCT. 23RD

OCHS will host its annual Homecoming Parade 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23rd, with the route (shown in red below) beginning at the corner of Leonard and Holmes near Gardiner Middle School and ending at Pioneer Memorial Stadium.

The 2026 Homecoming Parade Route, running from Gardiner Middle School to Pioneer Memorial Stadium

Image courtesy of the city of Oregon City.

A beloved Oregon City tradition, community members are invited to line the streets and cheer on the OCHS Pioneers.

Community members are also encouraged to join the parade. Those interested in joining have until Oct. 19th to register. Parade members not affiliated with OCHS must pay a $20 registration fee per float, which helps offset costs associated with the event.

Ending at Pioneer Memorial Stadium, the parade helps commence the Homecoming Football game.

HOMECOMING GAME: FRIDAY, OCT. 23RD

The OCHS Pioneers will play the Lakeridge High School Pacers at 7 p.m. at Pioneer Memorial Stadium.

HOMECOMING DANCE: SATURDAY, OCT. 24TH

OCHS will host the annual Homecoming Dance Saturday, Oct. 24th The dance runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at OCHS in the main gym and commons, and is open to all OCSD high schoolers.

Tickets are $10 with an ASB sticker, and $15 without one. Sales are running now, and will close Oct. 23rd after second lunch. There are no guest passes. Unlike previous years, there will be no at-the-door ticket sales.